Chapter 129 - Mid Foundation Establishment
"I have to thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhao, for this trip."
Lu Chang'an collected the two Foundation Establishment Pills, his heart was very relieved.
Lu Chang'an did not personally attend this cooperative alchemy, which resulted in three pills.
If Zhao Siyao had a little bit of heart, and said that the pills master is not good, only two pills were made, it is also within the common sense.
The two of them have known each other since they were young, and with eighty years of friendship, this trust even exceeds certain blood ties.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, I will go back first."
Zhao Siyao finished delivering the elixir, didn't linger, and left immediately.
Lu Chang'an knew that she was going to protect Zhao Taner's Foundation Establishment.
Three months later.
Lu Chang'an received a letter from Zhao Siyao and learned that Zhao Tan'er had successfully built her foundation.
In the letter, Zhao Siyao expresses her gratitude on behalf of her disciple.
Lu Changan didn't tell Mu Bingyun about this news to prevent her heart from falling apart.
In the past few months, Mu Bing Yun had been sparring with the two puppets or the ground rock rats from time to time.
In the midst of defeat after defeat, her mind gradually settled down.
......
Time passed, nearly two years passed.
The green and lush Little Turtle Peak has been decorated with some festive elements, red lanterns, flowers and couplets.
Inside the cave chamber.
"One hundred years old......"
Lu Changan slowly withdrew his energy, feeling the mana in his body, approaching the upper limit of the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
It is predicted that in two more years, he will reach the peak of the early stage of Foundation Establishment and impact the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.
After cultivating the treasure talisman, Lu Changan left the secret room.
"Brother Lu, I wish you a bright sun and moon, and a long life of pine and crane."
"Uncle Lu, I wish you eternal prosperity on your immortal path."
Guan Qiaozhi and Mu Bingyun waited for a long time, carrying trays and offering birthday cakes, peaches and flowers.
"Thank you for your kind words."
Lu Changan smiled warmly and took a few symbolic bites. The cave, embellished with some festive elements, was also more lively than usual.
On that day, the Little Turtle Peak was filled with guests wishing to celebrate their birthday.
The other two peak masters of Wu Qi Mountain, Fairy Shi and Master Lin Dan, as well as housekeeper Lan Lin, were the first to come over to pay their respects.
Each of the congratulatory people brought more or less some gifts.
Including Mu Bing Yun and Guan Qiaozhi.
Guan Qiaozhi sewed a navy blue vestment for Lu Changan.
Mu Bingyun gave Lu Chang'an a natural spirit pearl that had been warmed and polished for many years.
Their gifts weren't very expensive, but both had a heart.
"Bing Yun, go back to Fei Yue Lake."
Lu Chang'an thought of something and ordered.
"Yes, Uncle Lu."
Mu Bing Yun's clear eyes were moist, she owed a bow, packed up some things and flew out of Little Turtle Peak.
Looking towards this woman's back.
Lu Changan knew that he was not the only one who had to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Two years ago, Mu Bing Yun had begged for a Life Extension Pill from Master Lin Dan, and he knew about it as well.
It was noon.
Li Erqing brought his son, Mu Ershun, and grandson, Mu Congren, over to pay their respects.
Li Erqing's body is fat, face is red, but the top of the head is Mediterranean hairstyle, the sunken eyes, the light is deep and astringent.
Compared to the past days, he has a kind of family ancestor's anger and authority.
"Big brother, wish you immortal road evergreen."
Li Erqing eye brows stretch, the corners of the mouth instinctively grinning, to restore a little bit of the old sense of simplicity.
"Uncle Lu......"
Mu Ershun and Mu Congren, bowed and sent congratulations.
Mu Ershun's body is slightly stooped, already looks like an old man, his actual age is less than twenty years younger than Lu Changan.
Such an old man in his eighties is bowing to a young man who looks like he is about twenty years old to offer his congratulations.
Mu Ershun, is already in the fourth generation.
If Li Erqing didn't bring him this time, Lu Chang'an would hardly have the chance to meet him in the future.
Mu Congren is in his twenties and looks like a handsome man, with a slight resemblance to Li Erqing between his eyebrows.
He is Li Erqing's most gifted grandson, much younger than Mu Bingyun, and his cultivation is approaching the ninth level of Qi Refining.
Li Erqing three generations, each sent a congratulatory gift, the value is not low, full of sincerity.
......
Half an hour later.
Four strands of Foundation Establishment Stage auras flew in from outside Wu Qi Mountain and landed on Little Turtle Peak.
There were two mid Foundation Establishment Stage breaths and two early Foundation Establishment Stage breaths.
It was the four Foundation Establishment cultivators from Golden Cloud Valley:
Zhang Tieshan, Zhao Siyao, Zhao Taner, and Lin Lu.
Lu Chang'an came out to greet them and first greeted Zhang Tieshan and Zhao Siyao, his two peers.
At this moment, Lu Changan realized that Zhang Tieshan's cultivation level had vaguely touched the late stage of Foundation Establishment, slightly ahead of Zhao Siyao.
"May Uncle Lu's pines and cypresses be evergreen and live forever." Zhao Tan'er's eyes moved and her tone was light.
"I wish Uncle Lu the spirit of a dragon and a horse, and a long life."
Lin Lu spoke in a respectful tone and presented a congratulatory gift.
"You have all the heart."
Lu Chang'an gave a brief encouragement, not leaning on his old age to be a bigot.
In terms of seniority, the duo was lower than him.
But in terms of cultivation, they were at the same level and there was no status gap.
Especially Zhao Tan'er, if her cultivation was smooth, she might be able to surpass Lu Chang'an in the future.
Inside the main hall of the cave, housekeeper Lan Lin sent two maids to help Guan Qiaozhi entertain the guests.
Lu Chang'an's birthday banquet was just a simple family dinner, no invitation was sent to the public, and the guests were all friends, juniors, and neighbors who came over spontaneously.
Some people did not stay long, such as Zhang Tieshan, who left after sitting for half an hour.
By evening, the birthday celebrants were almost gone.
Li Erqing's grandparents and grandchildren stayed until the end.
Inside the cave's study, Lu Chang'an and Li Erqing had a long conversation alone.
"Big brother, what do you think about the current state of Fei Yue Lake? If little brother is not doing a good job, you can scold me all you want."
Li Erqing's eyes flickered slightly, and he had a lack of confidence.
"Big brother has no opinion, you did the right thing."
Lu Changan smiled.
Upon hearing this, Li Erqing couldn't help but be surprised. After all, as a superfluous son-in-law, it was a bit morally unorthodox for him to now turn against his master in the Mu family.
Lu Chang'an had long since separated from Fei Yuehu and had no debts, including old personal feelings.
In comparison, he and Li Erqing had a good personal friendship.
Even if Li Erqing really annexed the Mu Clan, it would be no big deal, as they are all Mu Clan bloodlines anyway.
"By the way, the Mu Family hasn't cultivated any new Foundation Establishment over the years?"
Lu Changan asked.
At first, he had discussed with Li Ergou that if he wanted Fei Yue Lake to stabilize, the most effective method would be for the Mu Family's old vein line to cultivate a Foundation Establishment at an early date.
"It is my junior brother who is incompetent." Li Erqing was ashamed to say.
Years ago, his initial intention was indeed to cultivate a Foundation Establishment from the Mu Family's old vein line.
Unfortunately, his own children's clan was so large that he inevitably divided the clan's few resources and was unable to focus his efforts.
"If the Mu Family's old lineage, gives birth to a new Foundation Establishment, what are you going to do?"
Lu Chang'an said without moving.
He had two Foundation Establishment Pills in his hands, which were not suitable for auction sale, and finding unfamiliar forces would be much more risky and variable.
It would be best to find a force or cultivator who knows what they are dealing with.
"Little brother is willing to assist." Li Erqing's tone was resolute.
Lu Chang'an nodded his head, believing what he said now.
......
After nightfall.
Inside the cave, only Lu Chang'an and Guan Qiaozhi remained.
Guan Qiaozhi finished cleaning the cave with her spells and served Lu Changan a bath.
Lu Chang'an glanced at her, her magic power was loose, thick but not refined.
"In these few years, your cultivation has slackened."
Under normal circumstances, Guan Qiaozhi had failed to build the foundation nine years ago, and if she had practiced diligently, her cultivation would have been maintained at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining.
Guan Qiaozhi's back rubbing palms slightly stiffened, softly said:
"Brother Lu, I'm very happy to see you. "Brother Lu, I'm sixty-eight years old, my qualifications are dull, so it's useless to practice hard. Might as well serve you, and the Xuan Shui Turtle......."
Lu Changan was silent for a moment.
As early as the last time he impacted the Foundation Establishment, he realized that Guan Qiaozhi did not have enough heart and conviction.
If it was placed in the third level of the Illusory Heart Stage in Golden Cloud Valley, which examines the mind and will, the ranking would probably be at the back of the list.
Even so, he still gave Guan Qiaozhi the Foundation Establishment Pill to increase the hope of establishing the foundation.
"Sixty-eight years old, his cultivation is deserted, and he has lost his heart......"
Lu Changan secretly sighed.
He spoke, "Qiaozhi, you have served me for decades, what other wishes do you have in this life?"
And added: "Besides that request."
Earlier, when he first arrived at Little Turtle Peak.
Guan Qiaozhi's wish was to conceive Lu Chang'an's heir, but then after being disappointed time and time again, she gave up on the idea.
"Well, let me think about it......" Guan Qiaozhi held her hands on her fragrant cheeks and pondered.
"After some years, I want to go back to my birth parents' hometown, as well as the master's hometown to have a look. If there are any orphans and orphaned girls, I will help to adopt them, which is considered to be a good deed."
"Uh-huh."
Lu Chang'an nodded and said nothing.
Whether Guan Qiaozhi continued to stay at Little Turtle Peak or went to the world to enjoy glory and wealth, he let her be free.
......
Two months later.
Mu Bing Yun returned to Little Turtle Peak and first greeted Lu Chang An.
"How is your master?"
"Still well, took the Life Extension Pill." Mu Bing Yun replied.
Lu Chang'an did not ask more questions.
This time, Mu Bing Yun came back with a stronger conviction, as if she was inspired by something.
After finishing her work, she immediately went to find the Ground Rock Rats, who had suppressed their cultivation and power, to spar.
Nor could she challenge the puppet too often, as it consumed spirit stones.
The ground rock rats worked hard and would not hurt her.
......
Little Turtle Peak, Battle of the Stars.
Mu Bing Yun waving sweat, manipulating spells, casting spells of the silhouette of the figure, gradually smooth, more and more valiant.
Until one day.
Boom! Click!
Mu Bing Yun's magic weapon was as fast as lightning, chopping off the necks and abdomens of two puppets one after another.
"It's done!" A joyful voice echoed in Little Turtle Peak.
At this time, her cultivation had reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, and her vitality was strong.
"Bing Yun, congratulations!"
Guan Qiaozhi came over with a smile. Looking at the fallen and broken remains of the puppet, she frowned slightly, and worriedly said:
"Bing Yun, you broke Brother Lu's puppet, according to the rules on the mountain, you have to compensate for the spirit stones."
Mu Bing Yun was stunned and was about to speak.
At this time, she vaguely sensed a powerful aura of mana that climbed dramatically inside the cave.
......
Inside the cave, inside the secret room.
Lu Chang'an closed her eyes and operated, the emerald green colored lake of mana in her body expanded by a large margin.
The fluctuation of mana lingering around his body contained an oozing vitality, the mystery of the ages, and a fresh fragrance of grass and trees.
"One hundred and two years old, middle stage of Foundation Establishment."
After a long time, Lu Chang'an opened his black ink-like eyes, his body and mind were happy, and he laughed freely.
It took a total of thirty-two years, from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.
This progress is much faster compared to Li Erqing, who has a lower grade spiritual root.
However, amongst Foundation Establishment cultivators, the progress is considered to be on the slower side, not taking into account minor realm bottlenecks.
Because, the Foundation Establishment Stage mostly starts with middle grade spiritual roots, and the proportion of upper grade spiritual roots is not small.
Around Lu Chang'an, the Xuan Shui Turtle greedily sucked in breath.
It can be predicted that when the gap between his cultivation and the Xuan Shui Turtle widens, the latter's cultivation growth will further increase.
Lu Changan's divine sense swept outside the cave and saw the remains of the two puppets that had been defeated by Mu Bing Yun.
He nodded slightly, consolidating his cultivation realm first.
During this time, Guan Qiaozhi sent a transmission note.
Lu Chang'an waved his hand and ingested it, hearing the contents of the transmission note.
"Oh, I almost forgot, Li Erqing's 100th birthday is being held in the near future."
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